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Bryggen – the Hanseatic Wharf in Bergen, Norway
This UNESCO protected old merchant quarter is the only preserved business district from the Hanseatic period.
Bergen has a good selection of accommodation in every price category - hotels, guesthouses, camp sites, youth hostels and private accommodation.
Take part in Bergen's vibrant cultural scene. The nearness to nature makes Bergen a good starting point for outdoor activities.
Top attractions in Bergen include Bryggen, the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church.
It is easy to travel to Bergen from the Continent and the rest of Norway - whether you choose air, road, rail or sea, connections are excellent.
Go sightseeing in the city centre, explore the surrounding fjords and mountains, or join the popular round trip Norway in a Nutshell®.
All the information you need on Bergen and the fjords in one place. At the tourist information you can also buy the Bergen Card.
Bergen is Norway’s second largest city with 240,000 inhabitants. The city was founded more than 900 years ago.
In Bergen you find plenty of tempting shops – from the small and specialised to large department stores.
In Bergen you will find just about everything from tea rooms to gourmet fish restaurants, from small bistros to discotheques, bars and nightclubs.
Winter is the time for some excellent cross-country skiing near Bergen, and there are fantastic downhill slopes for those looking for action.